2017 in Review

2017 was a challenging year for law enforcement. From violent protests and natural disasters to terrorist attacks and the worst mass shooting in modern American history, LEOs more than rose to the occasion and proved once again that they serve with honor, bravery and integrity. Despite an unquestionably difficult year marred by tragedy, there was also much to celebrate in 2017, including the countless acts of heroism – big and small – from cops all over the country.

As we turn the page on 2017, take a look back at some of the year's most heroic saves and other impactful moments in policing with features from our expert columnists and multimedia lists of the year's top moments.